PRAYER CONcERNS
The family of Dwight Bair, Bill Bertke, Mike Buxton, Myron Buxton, Sheryl Frahm, Norma Gardener, Beverly Grilliot, Kairi Hehmeyer, Liz Johnson, Tyler Levi, Lee Linton, Linda Lloyd, Barb Lockwood, Kris Mann, Rita Meihls, Tracy (Kuhn) Meihls, Evelyn Now, Amanda Pastoria, Matt Peterson, Larry Pingry, Joann Powell, Eileen Rhodes, Vern Schroyer, Carl Stuck.
Port-Shirt sewing
The James Cancer Center in Columbus has shared an ongoing need for port-shirts. We would like to contribute toward this effort. For more information contact Janna Hirschfeld or Rosemary Boomhower.
If you know of a company or organization that would have NEW T-shirts to donate for us to make port-shirts, please contact Janna Hirschfeld or contact the office.
If you know of a company or organization that would have NEW T-shirts to donate for us to make port-shirts, please contact Janna Hirschfeld or contact the office.
Are you a Thrivent Member?
Are you a Thrivent member? Thrivent is a financial organization with deep roots in the Lutheran Church. Did you know? If you are a Thrivent member with an annuity or life insurance policy, Thrivent gives you two opportunities each year to provide $250 in action team funding (and t-shirts!) to church or community events?
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
We are seeking Thrivent Sponsors for several events: the OCC packing party, Reverse Trick or Treat, and the PJ party. Please help if you can.
If you have never put your Thrivent Action Team money to work, we can help. Contact the church office, Thrivent, or your Thrivent representative.
We are seeking Thrivent Sponsors for several events: the OCC packing party, Reverse Trick or Treat, and the PJ party. Please help if you can.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar flowers for 10/12/25 were given by Sheryl Frahm and family in remembrance of Ron, who would have celebrated his 80th birthday this year.
The 2025 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.
The 2025 Altar Flower Schedule is posted near the main office and ready for you to sign up.
purple door pacers
Purple Door Pacers meet and walk every Monday and Thursday morning at 10:00 am. We would love for you to come join us! Our schedule can be found in the Tower or on the bulletin board outside of the office. All ages and all abilities are more than welcome to participate.
WOW update
WOW returned October 8. Information fliers are available in the Narthex and on the table in the Lobby. We are looking for WOW volunteers to help with their upcoming program. We especially need Crew Leaders and Check-In people. Please contact Jenelle or call the office if you are interested.
advent devotional
Moriah Plattner is busy getting the Advent Devotional booklet put together for this year. If you would like to write a devotional, please contact Moriah or watch for her at church and pick out a verse.
Free Concert & Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help with the free Christian music concert at the lake from approximately 5:00—7:30 pm on Thursday, October 16th. This concert is being sponsored in part by St John Lutheran and New Start Community Fellowship. We are looking for greeters and people to work in the food stand. If you can help, please contact Angela White (567-644-5396) or contact the office (419-586-2332).
In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the St. John Family Life Center.
In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the St. John Family Life Center.
Grand lake orchestra concert
The Fall Concert will be held October 26 at 3:00 pm in our sanctuary. Mark your calendars and come to a fantastic afternoon of music.
Our home
Nearly 600 Mercer County children and adults needed help staying warm last winter. The Winter Warmth Program, organized by Our Home Family Resource Center and the Celina Kiwanis Club, will be held Saturday, October 18th, 11 am–1 pm, at Celina First Church of God, 850 Fairground Rd, Celina. We are collecting new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, and scarves through October 12th. Text “COATS” to “55498” for drop-off locations across Mercer County. Thank you for sharing the warmth!
Festival of Tables
It is time again to think about decorating a table for the Festival of Tables. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, December 6th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Friday, December 5th from 9:00 am—7:00 pm will be the set-up date. Please contact: Beth Heiby, Mary Meyer, or Kim Gardner for additional information and if you are interested in decorating a table for this year’s festival.
Operation Christmas Child Update
We are collecting items during September and October. Totes for donations are located in the Narthex and near door #8. Packing Party this year will be 11/5/25. We are no longer allowed to pack bar soap in the boxes. Access the wish list here: https://a.co/fApEGqo
Book club
THE BOOK CLUB IS BACK! Our next meeting is October 14th, in the church library at 1:00 pm. We will be reading, “Letters to God” by Patrick Doughtie. It is a novel about a 9-year-old boy, who is stricken with incurable brain cancer and begins writing letters to God. He turns his sufferings into spiritual lessons for those close to him. Hope you join us. Bring your friends, thoughts and ideas of books you enjoy reading. (Make sure you purchase the adult version.)